CARGO HQ INC
USDOT 3772127 • 714 WALNUT DR APT 201, DARIEN, IL, 60561
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1347008 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 3, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7837490 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7837490 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2025 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT14247A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT14247A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85192 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA954369023 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7837490 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2026 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7837490 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT14247A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT14247A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85192 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA954369023 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1347008 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2024 |
| MC1347008 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 3, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
10 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (24 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PIQUA | IR 75 | ...190430 | CARGO HQ INC |
| Jun 27, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KOKOMO | US HWY 31 | ...190430 | CARGO HQ INC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records